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It's Not What You Have—It's How You Use What You Have that Counts.

Let's not make the mistake of this famous Bible character. Let's use our gifts fully and faithfully. This 1-min. devotion explains.

God has purposes for all of us:
 
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).
 
He gives us whatever skills we need to accomplish the things He's designed us to do. So why is it that in most churches 10% of the people do 90% of the ministry?
 
It makes me think of a famous man who was given exceptional wisdom, favor, and wealth but foolishly wasted it.
 
I'm referring to King Solomon. God praised him for his choices early in his life, giving him wealth, wisdom, opportunity, power, and prestige (1 Kings 3:4-13; 4:29-34). 

But in his later years, Solomon turned away from God for the love of pagan women, pagan gods, and Egyptian horses (1 Kings 11:1-11; Deuteronomy 17:16; 1 Kings 10:26-28). 

Solomon proved that it’s not how many skills and opportunities we have that matters. What matters most is whether we use those skills and opportunities for God's purposes (Colossians 3:17; 1Peter 4:11). 
 
We must guard our hearts (Proverbs 4:23). And we should remember this important truth: on Judgment Day God will reward those who did their best to serve and honor Him (1 Corinthians 3:11-15; Colossians 3:23-24).

Dear Lord, help us use the gifts you have given us fully, faithfully, and freely.

I encourage you to check out the Bible Love Notes collection Discovering, Developing, and Using Our Gifts. 
 
It contains one-minute devotions such as Hindsight Gives Us Insight and The Shepherd Knew, the Giant Didn't.
https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Life-Devotional-One-Minute-Reflections/dp/1087775760

I also encourage you to check out the Wisdom for Life Devotional. It contains 100 one-minute devotions to challenge, encourage, instruct, and inspire your love for God's Word: Wisdom for Life. Read the story behind Wisdom for Life HERE. And find out about the two free Bible studies with purchase HERE. 

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Let's not make the mistake of this famous Bible character. Let's use our gifts fully and faithfully. This 1-min. devotion explains.



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7 comments:

  1. Clint BakerMarch 30, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    I love Jerry Bridges! Good bless!

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  2. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comMarch 30, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks, Clint, I visited your site...I don't know much about gardening, but it looks like a great site. I also enjoy Jerry Bridges.

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  3. DawnMarch 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Gail, I'm really starting to fall in love with your one minute devotions.

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comMarch 30, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      Thanks so much, Dawn! I was just talking about your excellent post about your mother-in-law with a friend today.

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  4. Visits With MaryApril 4, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Hello, I'm a first time visitor and I really enjoyed your devotion...Somethimes I think God holds back on our gifts or talents because we're not ready to use them according to His purpose..Everything happens on His timeline. ))smiles))

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  5. AnonymousApril 6, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Hi Gail - great reminder that no one is safe from falling. So grateful for posts like these that remind us to keep our eyes, ears, and hearts wide awake. God bless friend and thank you for linking your posts up. I have no doubt they are a blessing to many.
    Tracy

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  6. PattiApril 6, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    It's so true. We can never let our guard down on our hearts. No matter how old and "wise" we become.

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